Mainframe and Unikix Lead Consultant

Compunnel, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Texas seeks a Lead Consultant for mainframe and Unikix migration, responsible for executing legacy application migrations to new platforms. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with COBOL, JCL, and other mainframe technologies, alongside expertise in modern cloud and Linux solutions. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to ensure seamless transitions and implementing effective migration strategies. Join a team committed to innovative technology transformations.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of relevant experience in mainframe modernization and migration.
• Strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM, DB2, and other mainframe technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Unikix or Micro Focus for rehosting applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to migrate mainframe applications to rehosted environments.
• Analyze legacy code and design migration solutions.
• Collaborate with clients to define migration goals.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

CICS

VSAM

DB2

IMS

Assembler

PL/1

CLIST

REXX

Easytrieve

Linux scripting

Unikix

Micro Focus

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

The Mainframe and Unikix Lead Consultant is responsible for leading and executing the migration of legacy mainframe applications into rehosted or software-equivalent platforms.

This role involves analyzing legacy systems, designing migration strategies, working with Unikix or Micro Focus technologies, and implementing modernized solutions in cloud and Linux environments.

The consultant will collaborate with stakeholders, support technical teams, and ensure seamless transition from mainframe to rehosted systems.

Key Responsibilities

Mainframe Migration & Modernization

• Lead efforts to migrate mainframe applications to rehosted environments or equivalent software platforms.
• Apply deep knowledge of COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM, DB2, IMS, Assembler, PL/1, CLIST, REXX, and Easytrieve to identify effective migration paths.
• Utilize Unikix or Micro Focus tools to implement migration solutions.
• Rehost mainframe workloads onto cloud environments by leveraging cloud technologies and modern architectures.
• Use Linux scripting to build migration utilities, automation, and integration components.
• Implement DevOps practices on rehosted systems to enable continuous integration and deployment.

Technical Analysis & Solution Design

• Analyze legacy code, identify patterns, and interpret business logic to propose modernization solutions.
• Translate business requirements into actionable technical specifications.
• Design and implement migration solutions using modern frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
• Create, automate, and execute test cases and scripts to validate migrated applications.
• Review and troubleshoot system issues and propose long‑term solutions.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with clients, business stakeholders, and end users to understand requirements and define migration goals.
• Facilitate requirement gathering sessions and help distinguish between essential and optional needs.
• Communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams and support collaborative execution.

Required Qualifications

• 6–10 years of relevant experience in mainframe modernization and migration.
• Strong expertise in mainframe technologies: COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM, DB2, IMS, Assembler, PL/1, CLIST, REXX, and Easytrieve.
• Hands‑on experience with Unikix or Micro Focus (Clerity) for rehosting applications.
• Experience migrating or modernizing applications in large enterprise environments.
• Hands‑on experience with Linux and scripting for automation and migration workflows.
• Experience implementing DevOps practices on modernized or rehosted systems.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and interpret legacy code and coding strategies.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Experience collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on cloud-based rehosting or modernization projects.
• In-depth understanding of modern software development practices and tools.
• Exposure to large‑scale enterprise transformation or modernization programs.